Singapore, November 13, 2025 -  A Plus Japan, a leading game publisher, and Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE), a pioneer with over 20 years of experience in the game security industry, today announced a partnership. ACE will provide its PC anti-cheat services for A Plus Japan's highly popular and critically acclaimed MMORPG, Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, which has already launched to an enthusiastic player base. This collaboration is set to further enhance the game's security and ensure a fair and secure gaming environment for all players.

A Plus Japan is a distinguished game publisher and partner for the global anime gaming community. With a core focus on licensing, investment, and worldwide publishing, the company is dedicated to bringing high-quality gaming experiences to players everywhere. By forging close collaborations with leading IP holders, developers, and technology providers, A Plus Japan lives its mission to bridge worlds, connect players, and share the joy of gaming.

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is a visually stunning anime-style MMORPG published by A Plus Japan. Set in the beautiful, fantasy world of Regnus, players embark on epic adventures featuring a real-time action combat system, deep character customization, and a rich, evolving narrative. The game's highly successful closed beta test attracted over 29,000 players, building significant early momentum. Now officially live, the game is available on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and supports cross-platform play between PC and mobile.

To safeguard the integrity of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, the game has integrated ACE-Lite, the lightweight version of ACE's renowned multi-layered PC anti-cheat framework. This tailored solution delivers robust protection without the bulk, specifically engineered to address critical security needs for live service games.

ACE-Lite solution is designed for maximum efficiency and ease of integration. It focuses on three core pillars of defense: environment detection, identification of common cheating tools, and robust code protection. By operating with minimal system impact, ACE-Lite ensures that player immersion and performance remain uncompromised, providing a seamless and secure gaming experience for the community.

We are thrilled to partner with ACE, a globally recognized leader in game security," says Sheldon Mu, CTO for A Plus Japan. "Maintaining a fair and immersive world in Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is a continuous commitment for our team. We are confident that integrating ACE's proven PC anti-cheat solutions will significantly strengthen our ability to safeguard the game and its community from cheating attempts.

Berry Pei, Product Manager at Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) says:"This partnership with A Plus Japan is built on a shared commitment to fair play. By implementing ACE-Lite, we are ensuring that the world of Regnus is secured with a solution that maintains performance while preserving the intended player experience. We are committed to supporting this important title."

About A Plus Japan：

A PLUS JAPAN focuses on licensing, investing, and global publishing of mobile games for the anime audience. Based in Tokyo, Shanghai, and Singapore, APJ has an experienced team of elites from the Asian game and entertainment industries and has built up a competitive framework with content resources, mobile game production, monetization know-how, and a global publishing network. APJ works closely with the world’s leading IP holders, game developers, technology providers, and publishing channels.

About Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE)：

Since 2005, Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) has strived to protect games and players from a broad range of game security threats, offering developers a one-stop game security solution. From basic game protection strategies to industry-leading technologies, ACE offers safeguarding for all games, empowering game developers to preserve the integrity of their game environments. ACE is steadfast in its dedication to partnering with global gaming professionals, contributing to the flourishing of the digital gaming landscape but also to uphold a fair playing field for gamers worldwide.